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Cash returns dilemma: Choosing between dividends and share buybacks

Editor SharpDaily by Editor SharpDaily
November 18, 2023
in Money
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Shareholders invest in companies primarily for capital appreciation and income. Capital appreciation signifies the growth in share value over time, while income refers to cash payments made by the company to shareholders from its profits. Companies commonly return cash to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Dividends, regular cash payments distributed to all shareholders, indicate financial strength and stability, providing a steady income source for those reliant on them. They attract long-term investors valuing the company’s commitment to sharing profits. Despite their advantages, dividends face challenges such as double taxation, dividend irrelevance theory, and the dividend signaling effect.

Double taxation occurs as dividends are taxed at both corporate and individual levels, reducing shareholder net returns compared to other income forms. The dividend irrelevance theory posits that dividends don’t impact a company’s value, being a mere cash transfer to shareholders. The dividend signaling effect suggests dividends convey information about a company’s future performance, affecting market perception and share prices.

Share repurchases offer a flexible, tax-efficient way to return cash to shareholders, allowing companies to adjust distribution amounts and timing based on needs and opportunities. They enhance earnings per share (EPS) and return on equity (ROE) by reducing outstanding shares, potentially boosting share prices and shareholder value. However, share repurchases pose challenges, including the agency problem, market inefficiency, and opportunity cost.

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The agency problem involves a conflict of interest between management and shareholders, with share repurchases potentially manipulated to benefit management. Market inefficiency implies that share prices may not accurately reflect a company’s true value, leading to potential overpayment or underpayment for shares. Opportunity cost refers to the foregone investment in more profitable projects.

The choice between share repurchase and cash dividends lacks a definitive answer, depending on specific company and shareholder circumstances. Factors influencing the decision include cash flow, growth potential, tax considerations, market conditions, and shareholder expectations. A balanced and consistent dividend and share repurchase policy that maximizes shareholder value should consider these elements.

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